Children are not a distraction from more important work, they are THE MOST important work. | C.S. Lewis

Daily, I tell myself to not allow technology, household duties or mindless online wandering to take the place of the limited time we have with our precious ones. Our greatest calling in life is raising sweet little human beings & that pales in comparison to anything else.

So, mamas tomorrow ... let's put the phone down, leave the dishes alone & go jump on the bed, play hopscotch, pick flowers, have a tickle fight or just squeeze those little ones super tight & pray that moment burns into your memory forever. Our most important work is simply loving them well & with everything we have.

Kelli + Vanessa is a collaborative lifestyle blog that combines creativity, passion & a crazy love of motherhood. Our hope is that this blog becomes a source of inspiration & encouragement to those who are already moms ... or dream of being one someday.

What in your life do you need to lay down to pursue a life of great love? Because a life of great love writes a beautiful story. K&V